John O'Donnell

United StatesUnited StatesActive
Born
Feb 24, 2004 (22 years old)
Events
800 Metres Short Track · 1000 Metres Short Track

John O'Donnell is a United States middle-distance runner, born on February 24, 2004. He competes primarily in the 800m, 4x400m and 800m-short-track.

His personal bests include 1:49.42 in the 800m, 3:08.94 in the 4x400m, 1:50.68 in the 800m-short-track, 1:51.13 in the 800m-short-track and 2:26.16 in the 1000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track1:51.13
2026 season best1:51.13Jan 23, 2026 · Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC
2026 season best
Personal best · 1000 Metres Short Track2:26.16
Last competitionTiger Track ClassicApr 25, 2026 · 1:49.42
Tiger Track Classic

As of Nov 13, 2026: 800 Metres Short Track 1:51.13, 1000 Metres Short Track 2:26.16, 2026 season best 1:51.13 (Jan 23, 2026, Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (USA)) · Last competition: Tiger Track Classic, Apr 25, 2026, 1:49.42 · 22 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mAL 2026United States 800 m all-time list1:49.421,043 pts–#962
4x400mAL 2025United States 4 × 400 m all-time list3:08.94––
800m-short-trackIndoorSC 20251:50.681,061 pts––
800m-short-trackSC 20261:51.131,048 pts–#272
1000mIndoorKY 20222:26.161,003 pts––
1000m-short-trackIndoorKY 20222:26.161,003 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 1:49.42–Apr 25, 2026Tiger Track Classic
2026800m-short-track 1:51.13–Jan 23, 2026Orange and Purple Invitational
2026800m Indoor1:51.15–Feb 14, 2026Indoor Music City Challenge
2026800m-short-track Indoor1:56.63–Feb 26, 2026Southeastern Conference Indoor Track & Field Championship
20264x400m 3:10.94–Apr 4, 2026Battle on the Bayou
20264x400m Indoor3:17.36–Feb 14, 2026Indoor Music City Challenge
2026DistanceMe Indoor9:38.76–Feb 21, 2026USC Invite, South Carolina Indoor T&F Complex, Columbia, SC (i)
2026DistanceMe 9:53.94–Jan 23, 2026Orange and Purple Invitational
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

John O'Donnell's 800 Metres Short Track personal best is 1:51.13, set on Jan 22, 2026 in Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (USA).

John O'Donnell competes in the 800 Metres Short Track and 1000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 1:51.13, set on Jan 23, 2026 in Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (USA). Last competition: Tiger Track Classic on Apr 25, 2026, 1:49.42.